Dave's Spicy Noodle Soup

Dive into a bowl of bold and comforting flavors with Dave's Spicy Noodle Soup, a vibrant fusion of heat, tang, and umami that promises to warm your soul. This quick and easy recipe combines fragrant garlic and ginger with red chili paste for a fiery kick, balanced perfectly by a savory broth infused with soy sauce, fish sauce, and a touch of rice vinegar. Packed with fresh vegetables like shiitake mushrooms, carrots, and bok choy, plus chewy ramen noodles, this soup is a hearty, customizable meal that can easily be made vegan by swapping the broth and omitting the optional tofu. Garnished with fresh cilantro, green onions, and a zesty squeeze of lime, this dish is perfect for busy weeknights or when you're craving an elevated noodle soup experience. Ready in just 45 minutes, it's the ultimate comfort food for spice lovers!

Nutriscore Rating: 62/100

Prep Time:20 mins

Cook Time:25 mins

Total Time:45 mins

Servings: 4

Ingredients

• 2 tablespoons vegetable oil
• 4 units garlic cloves, minced
• 1 tablespoon ginger, minced
• 2 tablespoons red chili paste
• 6 cups chicken or vegetable broth
• 3 tablespoons soy sauce
• 1 tablespoon fish sauce
• 1 tablespoon brown sugar
• 1 tablespoon rice vinegar
• 1 cup shiitake mushrooms, sliced
• 1 cup carrots, julienned
• 2 cups bok choy, chopped
• 400 grams ramen noodles (uncooked)
• 200 grams tofu, cubed (optional)
• 3 units green onions, sliced
• 2 tablespoons fresh cilantro, chopped
• 4 units lime wedges, for serving

Directions

Step 1

Heat the vegetable oil in a large pot over medium heat.

Step 2

Add the minced garlic and ginger. Sauté for 1-2 minutes until fragrant.

Step 3

Stir in the red chili paste and cook for another minute to release its aroma.

Step 4

Pour in the chicken or vegetable broth and bring it to a boil.

Step 5

Add soy sauce, fish sauce, brown sugar, and rice vinegar. Stir well to combine.

Step 6

Reduce the heat to medium and add the sliced shiitake mushrooms, julienned carrots, and chopped bok choy. Simmer for 5-7 minutes until the vegetables are tender.

Step 7

Gently add the tofu, if using, and simmer for another 2-3 minutes.

Step 8

Meanwhile, cook the ramen noodles in a separate pot according to the package instructions. Drain and set aside.

Step 9

Divide the cooked noodles into individual serving bowls.

Step 10

Ladle the spicy broth and vegetables over the noodles.

Step 11

Garnish with sliced green onions, chopped cilantro, and a lime wedge on the side.

Step 12

Serve hot and enjoy!

Nutrition Facts

Serving size	(2951.6g)

Amount per serving	% Daily Value*
Calories	2580.0

Total Fat 107.1g	0%
Saturated Fat 39.0g	0%
Polyunsaturated Fat 16.9g
Cholesterol 0mg	0%
Sodium 15558.5mg	0%
Total Carbohydrate 336.2g	0%
Dietary Fiber 28.6g	0%
Total Sugars 45.2g
Protein 80.7g	0%

Vitamin D 36IU	0%
Calcium 1316.2mg	0%
Iron 34.5mg	0%
Potassium 3526.3mg	0%

*The % Daily Value tells you how much a nutrient in a serving of food contributes to a daily diet. 2,000 calories a day is used for general nutrition advice.

Source of Calories

Fat: 36.6%

Protein: 12.3%

Carbs: 51.1%